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Soundbites of the Week

“The performance of Dewar was a tour de force of intellectual brilliance, incisive negotiation and humour.” Sir Christopher Meyer, former ambassador to Washington, on Donald Dewar’s meeting with senators on Capitol Hill

“I am going to make crystal clear that I am not prepared to tolerate the nonsense that has gone on.” Annabel Goldie, the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives, warns colleagues against infighting

“I made a mistake and I was punished.” The convicted sex offender Graham Rix after being appointed head coach at Hearts

“It would add to the workload, no doubt about that.” Tom Buchan, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, on hearing ministers were advising bar staff to call the police if customers breached the smoking ba